re: #152 ralphieboy

We are seeing the results of a decline in basic education in America. students are not learning how to think critically and develop coherent arguments based on fact.

Which means that any demagogue who can string a few facts and ideas together, present them in a rhetorically convincing manner with a bit of an emotional appeal thrown in for good measure can enjoy a broad following.

*sniff!*

I want my country back!!!

Acting is part and parcel for attorney court training. Especially during closing arguments. The majority of legislators (i.e. politicians) are lawyers, ergo, actors. Why is it that we constantly elect attorneys into office?